Wednesday, October 29, 2025
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Robert Ritzler

Sandusky Municipal Court Judge
Full term commencing 01-01-2026

Biography

Robert Ritzler is an experienced attorney who has handled some of the most complex and serious cases in Erie County. He worked at the Erie County Public Defender's Office handling thousands of cases, preparing him to manage the high case-loads of Sandusky Municipal Court with accuracy and efficiency. Ritzler is the son of a union laborer and a homemaker who later went back to college and worked in IT. He graduated from Capitol University Law School in 2010 and has worked in both government offices and private law firms, handling criminal, civil, and domestic matters. He was married to his wife, Katelyn Ritzler, in the Sandusky Municipal Court 10 years ago. They live in Sandusky where they raise their three young sons, Howard, Jack, and Lee. Ritzler wants to help create a safe and just environment for all of Sandusky.

Experience

  • Former attorney at Erie County Public Defender's Office
  • Handled thousands of cases in one of Ohio's busiest one-judge courthouses
  • Experience with complex and serious criminal cases in Erie County
  • Worked in government offices and private law firms
  • Handles criminal, civil, and domestic matters
  • Graduated Capitol University Law School (2010)
  • Over 14 years of legal practice
  • Deep understanding of Sandusky Municipal Court operations

Key Priorities

1
Continue the 30-year legacy of Judge Erich O'Brien while bringing court into new era
2
Embrace technology to increase access to court and better track case progress
3
Increase transparency to the public through technological solutions
4
Create the first Veteran's Court in Erie County (home to one of state's largest VA facilities)
5
Increase number of cases heard per week for faster resolution
6
Reduce waiting time for individuals before the court
7
Join time-tested judicial philosophies with cutting-edge solutions
8
Create a safe and just environment for all of Sandusky

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